Stephen Collins
Actor
Biography
Stephen Collins is an American former actor born on October 1, 1947, in Des Moines, Iowa. He is best known for his role as Eric Camden, the family patriarch on the television series "7th Heaven," which aired from 1996 to 2007. Collins also played notable roles such as Commander Willard Decker in "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" (1979) and had television roles in series like "No Ordinary Family" and "Revolution."
He grew up in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, and graduated cum laude from Amherst College. His career spanned television, film, and theater, with early roles including appearances in "All the President's Men" and the cult TV series "Tales of the Gold Monkey." Collins was also nominated for an Emmy for his work in the miniseries "The Two Mrs. Grenvilles" and played John F. Kennedy in "A Woman Named Jackie." He acted alongside stars such as Diane Keaton and Shirley MacLaine in various films.
Collins' career ended in 2014 following his public confession to sexual abuse against minors. Beyond acting, he also authored psychosexual thrillers and performed in Broadway productions. Throughout his career, he was recognized for playing wholesome and authoritative characters, often embodying family-oriented roles
Filmography
All the President's Men
as Hugh Sloan 1976
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
as Captain William Decker 1979
The First Wives Club
as Aaron Paradis 1996
Because I Said So
as Joe 2007
Brewster's Millions
as Warren Cox 1985
The Three Stooges
as Mr. Harter 2012
Drive Me Crazy
as Mr. Maris 1999
Jumpin' Jack Flash
as Marty Phillips 1986
Fedora
as Young Barry 1978
The Big Picture
as Attorney 1989
The Babysitter's Seduction
as Bill Bartrand 1996
Jumping Ship
as Gardner 2001
Stella
as Stephen Dallas 1990
Between the Lines
as Michael 1977
My New Gun
as Gerald Bender 1992
A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story
as Dan Broderick 1992